Executive Assistant

The opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, strategic environment and takes a highly proactive approach, anticipating needs, solving problems early, and ensuring the Chief Operating Officer can operate efficiently and effectively.

The position
As Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance, you will provide high-level administrative and operational support, acting as a key point of coordination between the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance, executive colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full‑time ongoing position

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer - Insurance to operate efficiently and effectively
• Proactive diary, inbox and meeting management for the Chief Operating Officer – Insurance
• Anticipating priorities, identifying potential issues early, and taking action without direction
  Preparing agendas, briefing papers, presentations and correspondence
• Coordinating executive meetings, forums and governance activities
• Managing travel, expenses and other administrative requirements
• Building effective relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working

Position Description

 Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer PD - Insurance Group - May 2026.pdf

Remuneration
This is a Grade 3 position and the total remuneration package for this position is starting from $83,738 (exclusive of superannuation). The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience

About you

• Proven experience supporting a Chief position, senior executive or GM-level leader
• Highly proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and act ahead of time
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities strategically
• Ability to demonstrate strong relationship building skills, across a wide range of diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail
• Confidence working in a digital, complex or fast-changing environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement

Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to:

• Work closely with an executive leader and gain exposure to strategic decision-making
• Develop your skills in a dynamic digital and technology-focused portfolio
• Take on a trusted, visible role with real impact across the organisation

How to apply:
Please submit an expression of interest demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume and cover letter addressed to Shaun Meehan by 5:00pm Friday, 5 June 2026. If you have questions about the role, please contact [email protected].

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible.

Further Information:
Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.